Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Asakiri ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Platform").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not access or use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Enroll in a course
• Create or publish a course
• Complete a form
• Participate in interactive features of our Platform
• Contact us

The personal information we collect may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• Biographical information
• Educational progress and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain and improve our Platform and services
• Process transactions and manage your account
• Personalize your experience and content
• Communicate with you about updates, features and promotional offers
• Respond to your comments, questions and requests
• Protect the security and integrity of our Platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our Platform. This helps us provide you with a better experience when you browse our Platform and also allows us to improve our Platform.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly and cannot be switched off.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the Platform to personalize your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Platform may become inaccessible or not function properly.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.

5.2 Platform Federation

If you enable federation for your courses, your course information may be shared with other instances of Asakiri or similar platforms. This information may include your username, profile picture and course details.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We limit access to your personal information to those employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who have a business need to know. They will only process your personal information on our instructions, and they are subject to a duty of confidentiality.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the personal information, and applicable legal requirements.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to rectify inaccurate personal information
• The right to request the deletion of your personal information
• The right to restrict the processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to the processing of your personal information
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal information to countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country. By providing your personal information, you consent to such transfers.

We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected according to this Privacy Policy, including entering into data transfer agreements or ensuring that third parties are certified under appropriate data protection schemes.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites and services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing them with any personal information.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have incorporated "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that signal your browser to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals. However, you can typically set your browser to block or alert you about cookies as outlined in the "Cookies and Similar Technologies" section above.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use and protect your information.

Your continued use of our Platform after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

support@asakiri.com